The Future Is Yours

1. The Future Is Yours Senior Year Registration Make it Count

2. GRADUATION • The goal is to graduate • To participate you must have 24 credits • Complete all required courses

3. Do You Have What It Takes? • Communication Arts 4.0 credits • Social Studies 3.0 credits • Math 3.0 credits • Science 3.0 credits • Fine Arts 1.0 credit • Practical Arts 1.0 credit • Physical Education 1.0 credit • Health .5 credit • Personal Finance .5 credit • Electives 7.0 credits

4. Senior Requirements • English—4th year REQUIRED Recommend • Math—4th year • Science—4th year • Check requirements of the colleges you are considering when completing the registration form

5. Special Programs • Yearbook application Ms. Dunaway D118 • AP Studio Art see your art teacher • Dual Enrollment application in guidance • Work Program application see Mr. Anders or Mrs. Sewing • Newspaper application Ms. Dunaway D118

6. Honors Courses • Seniors are able to take Honors and AP classes. It is recommended that you speak with your current core subject area teacher and get their recommendation for these classes.

7. Advanced Credit • You can take courses at FHHS that count as college credit. These are Advanced Credit courses. These courses are offered through University of Missouri – St. Louis or Lindenwood University. Calculus Marketing II Art History Spanish III IV Adv. Automated Accounting

8. Advanced Placement • Advanced Placement courses are FHHS courses that are college level. If the national exam is successfully completed, college credit or advanced placement in college courses may result. AP World History AP Studio Art Calculus AP Art History Chemistry II AP Stats Physics II AP Lit and Comp European History AP US History AP Government & Politics AP Biology AP Psychology AP Economics

9. A+ Program • ARE YOU SIGNED UP? • If you have completed your obligations, you can be certified as an A+ student and receive tuition benefits in the future. • Tutoring must be complete by December of senior year. • Next training session is November 17

10. Dual Enrollment • Dual enrollment at SCC if you have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. • If enrolled in 5 credit classes at FHHS a then minimum of 3 credit hours at SCC.

11. Dual Enrollment • Students should not plan on leaving the FHHS campus before 12:30 • We cannot guarantee a five-period day. • Applications available in guidance office.

12. Work Program • Business/Cooperative Work Experience • Marketing/Cooperative Work Experience • Culinary Arts/Cooperative Work Experience Enrolled in a minimum of 5 credit classes at FHHS. Students should not anticipate leaving the FHHS campus until 12:30 We cannot guarantee a five-period day.

13. Work Program • Applications are available from work program teachers. • Mr. Anders Marketing/Coop C101 • Mrs. Sewing Business/Coop C104 Applications for this program are in high demand. You snooze, you lose.

14. Academic and Special Awards • Missouri College Preparatory Studies Certificate • President’s Award for Educational Excellence • Standard of Academic Accomplishment Award Refer to enrollment guide for qualifications.

15. Cum Laude • Recognized at graduation. • 4.2 and above summa cum laude • 4.0-4.19 magna cum laude • 3.8-3.99 cum laude • 27 credits earned • Completed 4 units in each of core areas • Earned a minimum of a proficient in all but one End of Course exams taken over high school coursework • 27 on ACT or a combined 1220 on 2 of 3 sections on SAT • Attended at least one year at Francis Howell High School

16. Missouri State University • Requires Comm. Arts 4 credits Math 3 credits Soc. Studies 3 credits Science 3 credits

17. University of Missouri • Requires Comm. Arts 4 credits Math 4 credits Soc. Studies 3 credits Science 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits

18. Lindenwood University • Requires Comm. Arts 4 credits Math 2-3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Science 2-3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits

19. Truman University • Requires Comm. Arts 4 credits Math 3 credits RECOMMENDED 4 credits Science 3 credits Social Studies 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits

20. RESPONSIBILITY • Accumulation of credit is your responsibility as a student • If you need summer school or a correspondence course, it is your responsibility to complete the course or courses

21. College Planning Take ACT and/or SAT during junior year. ACT test dates: February 11 April 14 June 9 SAT test dates: January 28 March 10 May 5 June 2

22. College Options • Continue to Explore Opportunities • College Visit Days • College Representatives • Websites • Collegeboard.com • Collegenavigator.ed.gov • Eureka.org

23. Activities • Activities are an integral part of the school’s program of education • NAIA—must register at www.playnaia.org • See the Activities Director or your counselor regarding the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to seek college athletic scholarships at the Division I or II level (www.eligibilitycenter.org)

24. Activities--Eligibility • Students must be enrolled in 3.0 credits Students must have earned 3.0 credits the preceding semester • Students must maintain a minimum of 1.5 GPA

25. Activities Affected by MSHAA • Choir • Band • Scholar Bowl • Debate • Theatre • Competitive Speech • Cheerleading • Golden Girls • Athletics

26. Registration • Review course information with your parents • Complete registration form (both sides) obtain the appropriate signatures • Return your form to your American Government Teacher • All forms due December 1

27. Let’s Get Started • Discuss with your parents your plans for senior year and beyond • Make wise choices when considering what courses will help you reach your goal • Complete registration form (both sides) • Obtain the appropriate signatures